Ask Away: We’re Driving The 2018 Buick Regal TourX

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We know you have questions, and we’re here to answer them. GM Authority will be behind the wheel of the 2018 Buick Regal TourX this week and we’ll have a handful of VIPs on hand to answer many of your questions.

The Regal TourX is Buick’s first wagon in decades, which opens up plenty of conversation right off the bat. We’ll do our absolute best to respond to every question and seek out the most thoughtful and full answer possible.

While you concoct your questions below, do provide us some patience. We’ll be busy in and out of the Regal TourX. We promise we’ll be as prompt as possible, but it may be 48 hours before we return with solid answers.

Regarding stop/start: no, it can’t be bypassed. Though in its own defense, it’s not too intrusive or clunky.

The TourX is as quiet as any other Buick. I’d put the TourX squarely between the spartan Subaru and the more premium Audis and Volvos. But definitely closer to the European makes than the Japanese. It’s comfortable as you’d expect, but the lack of some content (HUD, vented seats) keeps it from being class-leading. But there’s also a fair bit of value to be found here compared to the Volvo or Audi.

What trim level are you testing? Does it include leather and the “lane keep assist” features? If so, can you possibly provide some feedback on Buick’s auto braking and lane keep assist features? Those are pretty difficult to try during a test drive.

How well does the all wheel drive system work in wet or snowy conditions?

In your opinion, does the new Buick TourX provide more or less value to young families than the Buick Envision?

We’re only testing Essence models – the top trim level at the moment. Yes to leather and lane keep assists. We’re not about to “test” auto braking in the event that it doesn’t work. Lane keep works the same as in any other current GM vehicle.

We tested the AWD system on loose gravel. It had a very predictable composure.

The TourX has more cargo space than the Envision, and handles far better. If storage and maneuverability are priorities for young families, than yes.

Does the car handle as well as the Regal Sportback AWD models? Is the ride noticeably softer, what with taller profile tires and slightly taller stance? Do the moldings over the wheel arch look as goofy in real life as in the photos? Thanks.

It’s not so much softer to where the car is a completely different character. The changes in dynamics are very subtle, from the stance to the added rear weight. We’ve taken a liking to the cladded wheel arches. Especially after navigating around a rocky trail.

Why can’t a V6 be offered on the heavier wagon?
Why can’t leather be offered as an option on the mid 36K trim level?
Why can’t the ugly black wheel wells be deleted and do they look as bad in real life as in the pictures?
How is the quietness compared to the sedan?

How much material would have to be removed/replaced to get rid of the black spats (wheel well arches)? Is it interchangeable with the sportback models wheel wells. Maybe I could find someone with a base model sportback that wants to rock the rugged look.

Will ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, and heated rear seats be available? Would be interested also in what kind of fuel economy you actually experience during your time with it — both city and highway numbers.

a foreign built BUICK is a foreign car American brands loose their status when built by foreign hands- it also lacks the options that should be standard in a up scale model with that said another poor move from GM in closing remember the Cadillac Catera it too was suppose to be outstanding .–it was a BOMB